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Poshlost

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Poshlost is a noun meaning In Russian culture, a negative human character trait, variously defined as petty evil, self-satisfied vulgarity, or obscenity and bad taste.

Meaning

In Russian culture, a negative human character trait, variously defined as petty evil, self-satisfied vulgarity, or obscenity and bad taste.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include poshness, prudeness, purtiness, prudity, prurience, poorness.

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What does poshlost mean?

Poshlost means In Russian culture, a negative human character trait, variously defined as petty evil, self-satisfied vulgarity, or obscenity and bad taste.

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